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- South China Morning Post
Alibaba, JD.com take e-commerce battle to Hong Kong as mainland China market matures
Hong Kong has become the new battleground for Chinese e-commerce giants Alibaba Group Holding and JD.com, as they search for new growth opportunities amid stiff competition on the mainland. Both companies last week announced heavy investments into the Hong Kong market, waiving delivery fees for certain orders and boosting related services such as local product returns. Alibaba, for instance, said it will invest 1 billion yuan (US$142 million) to boost its online retail platform Taobao's offering
INSIDERIsrael could launch a counterattack on Iran within days — but there's a key reason Netanyahu has less to fear this time
A potential attack comes in the wake of Iran's air assault on Tuesday, in which Tehran reportedly fired nearly 200 missiles at Israel.
- People
Mom Disappeared During Solo Hike in Japan. 17 Months Later, Her Backpack and a Single Shoe Were Found
"I have to hold out hope miraculously she is still alive, and until I hear otherwise, that’s the hope I’m holding onto," said Patricia Wu-Murad's husband
- The Telegraph
IDF assassinates right-hand man of Hamas leader Sinwar
Israel has said it has assassinated the “right-hand man” of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar.
- The Guardian
Iran braces for Israeli strikes as supreme leader calls for west to leave Middle East
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei makes first public appearance after attack on Israel in retaliation for Hezbollah leader’s killing
- People
Jennifer Aniston Got 'Endless Texts' After Photos of Her Getting Hit with Oil on “The Morning Show” Set Went Viral
The actress pulled back the curtain on that viral moment while filming the Apple TV+ series
- BANG Showbiz
Denzel Washington ‘had furious bust-up with Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs at one of rapper’s parties’
As the rapper is in jail in New York awaiting trial on charges of sex trafficking and racketeering, Denzel Washington is said to have told Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs he doesn’t “respect” anyone during a furious row at one of the musician’s infamous parties.
- The Telegraph
Dire Matthijs De Ligt was bullied and bamboozled – he must be taken out of the firing line
It was last month that Ronald Koeman revealed he substituted Matthijs de Ligt for his own good. At fault for both of Germany’s goals in a 2-2 draw, the Netherlands defender was taken off at half-time to spare him any more humiliation, just days after an unconvincing showing against Bosnia & Herzegovina.
- SETHLUI.COM
Taiwanese fried chicken chain returns to Singapore with gua bao & bento sets
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- The Telegraph
Eight Israeli soldiers killed in Lebanon invasion gun battle
Eight Israeli soldiers were killed fighting Hezbollah in Lebanon, the Israeli army said on Wednesday.
- The Independent
Snap polls after VP debate reveal what voters think of Vance and Walz’s performances
Voters watching the debate gave their verdicts on who won and lost the vice presidential debate
- Evening Standard
Porto 3-3 Manchester United: Harry Maguire rescues late point but familiar failings for Erik ten Hag
Same problems for United and Ten Hag in Europe in six-goal thriller
- The Daily Beast
Trump’s Heartless Reaction to Pence Being in Danger Revealed in Bombshell Filing
A bombshell filing out of Donald Trump’s election subversion case was unsealed Wednesday, revealing a trove of damning allegations about how the former president acted on and around Jan. 6, 2021. Among the nastiest accusations in the 165-page document was how Trump allegedly reacted to learning from an aide that his vice president, Mike Pence, had been taken to a secure location in the U.S. Capitol for his safety. Trump’s alleged response to that news: “So what?”Read more at The Daily Beast.Get
- BBC
Woman raped and killed on bench in Southall - court
A homeless man is on trial accused of the rape and manslaughter of Natalie Shotter.
- The Guardian
Ten Hag criticises Rashford in Porto but denies substitution was punishment
Manchester United’s manager said withdrawing one of his goalscorers in the 3-3 draw with Porto was for rotation and asked: ‘Don’t judge us in this moment’
- The Independent
Trump refuses to release medical records as concerns about him being the oldest possible president grow
Trump is nearly 80-years-old, loves steak and Big Macs, was hospitalized with Covid-19, and has been shot, but has maintained his health is fine
- The Guardian
Gulf leaders support Palestine – but many would not mind seeing Israel challenge Iran
The escalating Middle East conflict could create a dangerous vacuum – or an opportunity – for several states
- The Daily Beast
Judge Scolds ‘Privileged’ MAGA Clerk During Searing Sentencing Hearing
A Colorado judge threw the book at a MAGA folk hero on Thursday after bizarre scenes in court that included magnetic mattresses and courtroom outbursts. Tina Peters, the infamous election-denying Colorado clerk who tried to help Donald Trump overturn 2020 election results, was sentenced to nine years in prison—a far cry from probation, as her attorneys had asked for. Peters, 68, was found guilty last month of allowing a man associated with MyPillow’s Mike Lindell to enter the Mesa County electio
- The Independent
Man who smashed Taylor Swift guitar with hammer at Texas auction explains why he did it
Instrument has reportedly been listed on eBay after the stunt
- Associated Press
Former Singapore minister sentenced to a year in prison for receiving illegal gifts
A former Singaporean Cabinet minister was sentenced Thursday to a year in prison after he pleaded guilty to charges of receiving illegal gifts, in a rare criminal case involving a minister in the Asian financial hub. Former Transport Minister S. Iswaran had pleaded guilty last week to one count of obstructing justice and four of accepting gifts from people with whom he had official business. Justice Vincent Hoong, in his ruling, said holders of high office "must be expected to avoid any perception that they are susceptible to influence by pecuniary benefits.”